Aged Care Australia
The first website you should go for information about aged care and all related matters.

Australia.gov.au
Access to Commonwealth Government information.

Australian Electoral Commission
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) maintains the Commonwealth Electoral Roll in accordance with Joint Roll Arrangements with the States and Territories.  It also conducts federal elections and by-elections and administers compulsory enrolment and compulsory voting, among other things.  You can access Electoral Enrolment Forms online.

Australian Government Directory
A source of information on thousands of public and private enterprises and services.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) regulates Australian companies, financial markets, financial services organisations and professionals who deal and advise in investments, superannuation, insurance, deposit taking and credit and enforces company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.

Commonwealth Government On-line Directory
Links to Commonwealth departments and agencies, courts and judges, the Commonwealth Parliament and the Governor General.

Commonwealth Office for Women
The Commonwealth Office for Women is a policy advisory unit that is founded on the goal of mainstreaming women's issues.

Commonwealth Ombudsman
The Commonwealth Ombudsman considers and investigates complaints from people who believe they have been treated unfairly or unreasonably by a Commonwealth Government department or agency.

Community Portal
Information and services for Australians.

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
The Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) is responsible for shaping social policies and ensuring they are delivered efficiently through partnerships with other government and non-government organisations.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Find information about trade policy, other countries and global issues.

Department of Health and Ageing
The Department of Health and Ageing pursues the achievement of its objectives in association with the following portfolio agencies: the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency, the Private Health Insurance Administration Council, the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Cancer Australia, General Practice Education and Training, the National Blood Authority, the National Institute of Clinical Services, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority and Professional Services Review.

Department of Veterans' Affairs
nformation for veterans and war widows and widowers.  See also our Veterans section.

Medicare Australia
Medicare Australia is a Commonwealth Government agency that delivers government health programs to the Australian community.

Parliament of Australia
What's happening in Parliament?

Regional Entry Point
This website helps you find information about a range of Australian Government programmes and services for individuals, families, communities, farms and businesses in rural, regional and remote Australia.

Seniors.gov.au
Seniors.gov.au is the Australian Government's premier source of information for Australians over 50. It provides a single point of access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians.

smartraveller.gov.au
The Australian Government's travel advisory and consular assistance service.

women.gov.au
women.gov.au, also known as the Women’s Portal, aims to improve access to government information and services by providing a single website from which these online resources can be searched and accessed.

ACT Government
Information and links for residents and visitors.

Canberra Connect
A gateway to ACT Government information and services.

Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services
The Department comprises, Disability ACT , ACT Housing, Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP), Child Health and Development Service (CHADS), Community Services and Community Facilities.

Department of Health and Community Care
Also known as ACT Health.

Health First
Health First provides information about health and related services in the ACT.

Office of Fair Trading
The Office of Fair Trading reaches and protects the community through the administration of fair trading legislation and the registration and compliance of businesses in specific industries.

Office for Ageing
The primary focus of the ACT Office for Ageing is on promoting positive ageing. Positive ageing is based on the idea that individuals have opportunities and are able to make choices that maximise their independence and control over their lives as they grow older.

New South Wales Government
Information and links for residents and visitors.  Among other things there is a Government Directory and a Life Events section with information relevant to particular life events such as becoming a carer, retirement and death and bereavement.

Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care
The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) provides older people, people with a disability and their families and carers with access and opportunity to participate in community life.

Department of Fair Trading
The Department of Fair Trading is the NSW consumer protection agency.  There is a special section for Seniors.

Department of Health
The Department of Health (also known as NSW Health) is responsible for ensuring that appropriate health care services for NSW are effectively and efficiently delivered.

Department of Housing
The Department of Housing encompasses Public Housing Services, the Office of Community Housing, the Home Purchase Assistance Authority and the policy aspects for social housing from the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning.

Local Council Directory
Find information, contact details and website addresses of Local Councils.

Northern Territory Government
Information and links for residents and visitors.

Consumer and Business Affairs
Consumer and Business Affairs (CABA) is a division of the Department of Justice, and aims to promote and regulate responsible business and industry association conduct through administration of a regulatory system that protects community interests.

Department of Local Government, Housing and Sport
Includes information, contact details and website addresses of Local Councils.

Department of Health and Community Services
Health, aged care and disability services fall within the scope of this Department.

The Territory
Information about living and working in the Northern Territory.

Queensland Government
Information and links for residents and visitors.  Among other things there is a Health and Communities section, a Directory of Government Departments and a Find a Service facility that you can search by location, topic or department.

Department of Communities
The Department of Communities is a Queensland Government agency, committed to ensuring the development of social support services and community networks which are responsive to the needs of all Queenslanders.  There is a section for and about Seniors.

Department of Health
The Department of Health, also known as Queensland Health, provides a range of services aimed at achieving good health and well-being for all Queenslanders.

Department of Housing
The Department of Housing plays an important role in providing direct and indirect housing assistance, and in influencing the overall housing system within Queensland to improve people's lives through housing.

Office of Fair Trading
The Office of Fair Trading promotes the existence of a fair and ethical marketplace within the community.  There is a section for Alerts/Scams and another for Consumers.

Local Government Directory
Find information, contact details and website addresses of Local Councils.

South Australian Government
Information and links for residents and visitors.

Department of Families and Communities
The Department for Families and Communities takes the lead and works with others to help families, communities and individuals build their resilience to cope with "tough times".

Department of Health
The Department of Health’s role is to set directions, formulate policy and strategic planning, and monitor the performance of the State’s health services and system.

Office for Community Housing
The Office for Community Housing regulates and funds the community housing sector.

Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs regulates defined business activities and maintains business and civil records for South Australia.  Among other things the website has sections for Consumer Advice, Making a Complaint, Product Safety, Residential Tenancies and Scams.

Service SA
Service SA provides easy access to South Australian Government services and information.

Local Government Directory
Find information, contact details and website addresses of Local Councils.

Tasmanian Government
Information and links for residents and visitors.

Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading provides advice and information to the public and business operators on matters affecting the interests of consumers.  Potential breaches of legislation administered by the Office are investigated and product safety standards are enforced.

Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides integrated services to the people of Tasmania in the areas of health, housing and community services.

Service Tasmania
Information about all State, Commonwealth and Local Government services available to people in Tasmania.

Local Government Directory
Find information, contact details and website addresses of Local Councils.

Victorian Government
Information and links for residents and visitors.

Consumer Affairs Victoria
Within the overall mandate of the Department of Justice, the vision of Consumer Affairs Victoria is for a confident and informed Victorian marketplace distinguished by ethical trading and consumer protection.

Department of Human Services
The Department of Human Services is committed to ensuring that all Victorians have access to quality services that protect and enhance the community's physical, mental and social well-being.  Its areas of responsibility include Aged Care, Disability Services, Home and Community Care and Public Health.

Local Government Directory
Find information, contact details and website addresses of Local Councils.

Western Australian Government
Information and links for residents and visitors.

Department for Communities
Includes a Seniors Resources Online section.

Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
The Consumer Protection Division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP) promotes consumer protection and fair trading in Western Australia.

Department of Health
The Department of Health's mission as the principal health authority is to promote, protect, maintain and restore the health of the people of Western Australia.

Disability WA
The primary focus of the Disability WA is to make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers.

Local Government Directory
Find information, contact details and website addresses of Local Councils.